Vellavali—Unique Type of Fishing in Kumarakom Backwaters Vellavali, a method of fishing used to catch Karimeen (Pearl Spot) is common in Kumarakom Backwaters. This method requires expertise in fishing and swimming. First, a piece of coir rope, about a km long, is...

Kumarakom: Location of Kumarakom Kumarakom is situated in Kottayam District, in Kerala State, in India,It is on the west of Kottayam, and on the north east of Alappuzha (Alleppey ).The total area of Kumarakom is 52 Sq.Kms.(12,844 Acres) out of the above, 24 Sq.Km. is...